A warmly lit therapy office focusing on an empty, deep charcoal-gray armchair upholstered in soft fabric, angled slightly toward a low, light-oak coffee table. On the table lies an open journal with smooth cream pages, a matte black pen, and a neatly stacked set of pastel sticky notes labeled with gentle affirmations about mental health. Behind, a tall bookshelf holds neatly arranged psychology texts, with a small African-patterned fabric box adding subtle cultural texture. Late afternoon natural light filters through sheer white curtains, creating soft, elongated shadows and a calm, professional mood. Photographic realism, eye-level composition, moderate depth of field that keeps the scene crisp yet gently blurs the far background, conveying a safe, reflective space for mental health care.

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Reclaim Wholeness

Evidence-based, culturally aware care created for people of African descent seeking relief from stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, and racial harm.

A close-up, photographic view of a minimalist wooden desk surface made of rich, dark African mahogany, its subtle grain clearly visible. Centered on the desk is a sleek, open laptop displaying a clean mental health resource homepage with teal and warm earth-tone accents, beside a closed, linen-textured notebook in muted terracotta. A small, geometric black metal planter holds a healthy green snake plant, its glossy leaves catching the light. Soft, diffused daylight comes from the left, suggesting a nearby window, creating a serene, focused atmosphere. The background fades into a gentle blur of neutral-colored office elements. Shot at a slightly elevated angle with a clean, modern, professional aesthetic, emphasizing accessible, online mental health information for people of African descent.

About

AfriPsych was founded by Bree E. Cook, Psy.D., to provide affirming, research-informed mental health care that honors African diasporic histories, resilience, and joy while addressing trauma, stigma, and systemic oppression.

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Services

Therapy

Culturally grounded individual therapy centering Black experiences, healing racial stress, and building coping skills for daily life.

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Consultation

Brief consultations for guidance on supporting Black clients, loved ones, or teams, including referrals, resources, and next steps.

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An arrangement of symbolic mental health objects on a smooth, sand-colored linen cloth: three polished river stones in deep brown, warm ochre, and soft gray stacked in a balanced cairn, next to a stethoscope with matte black tubing and brushed steel earpieces resting in a loose curve. A ceramic bowl with a subtle tribal-inspired pattern in black and burnt umber holds neatly folded, cream cardstock cards printed with words like “resilience,” “healing,” and “identity.” Soft, overcast window light from the right creates gentle, shadowed contours and an introspective, grounded mood. Photographic realism with a shallow depth of field keeps the stones and stethoscope sharply in focus while blurring the textured fabric background, evoking holistic, culturally attuned mental health care.

Resources

Insights on Black mental health, identity, relationships, and rest.

Stories

Grateful Client

For the first time, I felt my full Black identity welcomed in therapy. Our sessions helped me untangle racial trauma and believe healing is possible.

— Aya Nakamura

Affirmed Parent

Dr. Cook gave our teen language for their experiences at school and online. We saw their confidence, mood, and grades steadily improve.

— Mateo García

Community Leader

Her consultation reshaped how our organization supports Black staff. We left with concrete strategies, resources, and renewed commitment to collective care.

— Lila Patel

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